Waiting Woes: Android Apps For Having Fun While You’re Suspended in Time

It’s estimated we spend an entire 6 months of our lives waiting – and that’s just waiting in lines! Whether it’s waiting for the bus, for your date to turn up, or for your food to arrive in a restaurant, waiting is something we likely do every single day of our lives without even realizing it. Because of this, we find ourselves constantly looking for more fun and interesting ways to pass the time we unwillingly spend waiting.

With around 15,000 new Android apps being released every single month, it can be difficult to keep up with the times and ensure you have the most up-to-date options installed for passing the time with. So, if you find yourself waiting around on a daily basis and are looking for some fresh apps to download, here are some of today’s top options for you to try!

 

Crossy Road

A classic game almost every avid app downloader will have heard of, Crossy Road is a simple user-friendly option perfect for passing the time. But be warned, you may struggle to tear yourself away from this game even when your waiting time has come to an end!

Crossy Road involves you, the character, simply trying to safely cross the road safely. But you’ll be faced with an array of traffic-related obstacles that you must dodge to reach the other side. Simple yet extremely effective, Crossy Road is easy to understand and a firm favorite among millions of Android users.

 

Coloring Book for Me & Mandala

Less fast-paced than Crossy Road but no less fun, Coloring Book for Me & Mandala provides the perfect combination of relaxation and entertainment. As its name suggests, this coloring book app for Android features an array of intricate mandala designs with a huge choice of virtually every single color you could possibly think of.

Once you’ve selected the design you wish to use, you’re free to color it in any way you like, allowing you to create something truly unique all from your smartphone! Especially effective if you’re feeling stressed and want to use your waiting time to wind down, Coloring Book for Me & Mandala will be a great relaxation-inducing option.

 

Gravity Sketch

Ideal for those who love nothing more than to release their inner creative side, Gravity Sketch gives you the option to turn your simple doodles into 3D objects! Simply sketch out any design you want and, when you’re happy with it, you’re given the option to send it to a 3D printer and have it printed. The possibilities are endless with Gravity Sketch and, if you have a lot of waiting time on your hands, you have the power to create your very own unique models from start to finish.

Thanks to technology, all the time we spend waiting around is now more fun than ever so long as we’ve got a smartphone in our pockets. The main question is, which apps are worth passing the time on? The above suggestions are tried and tested as being firm favorites among smartphone users so, if you’re looking to freshen up your app selection, you know where to start!

 

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